February 15, 2001: Days before my sun dance

I’m reminded of the sacred path I study—the circle is never complete until the creation is taken from those who loved you most. Believers learn to listen—to open trails leading toward the soul. It’s here that communication continues. Words appear when thought is written, expressions grow when spoke to and knowledge glows in the eyes of all who knew him. Yet, no lesson is complete until it’s shared. We must learn to give all things away—challenge ourselves to walk up to the unknown and touch it and no matter how much blood is lost or pain is felt, we must shed the skin once worn during wars won.